2012 Jeep Liberty Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 169about this part
- Share
- 44%of 385 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 169 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Jeep Liberty, 44% of the 385 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 15 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Jeep died while driving on the dash it said no fuse then my battery died also my alternator I still haven't been able to fix it because I don't know where to look we took it to a mechanic and he replaced the alternator 5 times and still has issues”
NHTSA complaint #11387181, filed 2021-01, 130,000 miles“We are being charged for an orc module because this particular year make and model only qualifies for a tipm reprogram, although makes and models of the previous year and latter years qualify for free orc module replacement and tipm reprogram. We are now being charged $375 for something we had no control over.”
NHTSA complaint #10928226, filed 2016-11, 90,841 miles“The orc module and the ABS modules both failed and had to be replaced. The dealership couldn't tell me why so I had to replace out of pocket. The airbag and break lights among other lights were always on and also the door locks would randomly trigger to lock and unlock. The speedometer would also not work at times. These problems would happen when the vehicle was stopped or in motion and on any type of road.”
NHTSA complaint #10994134, filed 2017-06, 72,000 miles“Called dealership august 1st for the recall on head restraints. I have an appointment for the 8th. The next evening when started my car the air bag deploy light stays on dashboard. The light by gearshift flashed at first and said air bag for passenger side not on.I saw another complaint at 43,000. Miles with same issue on this site.”
NHTSA complaint #10618997, filed 2014-08, 43,609 miles“My daughter was run off the road in her Jeep Liberty on a highway going about 70mph.. She hit a guard rail and rolled the Jeep. The only air bag that deployed was the steering wheel one and it only came out after she stopped rolling. None of the other airbags deployed!!! Thankfully she is only bruised all over her body. Her seatbelt is what saved her. Luckily that worked. I have contacted Jeep about this and haven't heard back yet.”
NHTSA complaint #11128835, filed 2018-09, 122,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V282000Jul 2, 2013Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge…Covers: Jeep Liberty 2011–2012, Chrysler 200 2011–2013, Dodge Avenger 2011–2013 +2 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 169 | 44% |
| 2011 | 35 | 19% |
| 2010 | 15 | 8% |
| 2009 | 12 | 11% |
| 2008 | 43 | 8% |
| 2007 | 24 | 3% |
| 2006 | 31 | 2% |
| 2005 | 41 | 4% |
| 2004 | 39 | 4% |
| 2003 | 392 | 29% |
| 2002 | 546 | 30% |
| 2001 | 4 | 40% |
| 2000 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2012 Jeep Liberty
117 complaintsEngine
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsExterior lighting
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsSeats
16 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Jeep Liberty
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology